FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 brings three compelling fixtures across Houston, Boston, and Monterrey, each carrying significant implications for the path to the Round of 16. With group-stage form now behind them, teams must adapt quickly to the knockout environment where every detail matters.The action begins in Houston, where Brazil is set to meet Japan. Marquinhos-led side enters the tie in strong form after topping Group C with back-to-back 3-0 wins over Haiti and Scotland following an opening draw against Morocco. Japan, meanwhile, showed resilience in Group F, rallying twice to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands before defeating Tunisia 4-0 and holding Sweden to a 1-1 draw. The winner will advance to face either Côte d'Ivoire or Norway in New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5.In Boston, Germany will take on Paraguay in a contest that pits a four-time champion against a South American side that advanced as one of the best third-place teams. Germany topped their group but closed with a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador. They will be without defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with an ankle injury. Paraguay’s highlight came in a 1-0 victory over Türkiye, achieved despite playing the second half with ten men.Midfielder Diego Gomez is suspended, but Miguel Almiron returns after serving a one-game ban. The winner of this match will move on to face the victor of Argentina versus Ukraine in the Round of 16.The day concludes in Monterrey with the Netherlands against Morocco. The Dutch secured first place in Group F after drawing with Japan and defeating Sweden and Tunisia. They carry a notable record into this tie, unbeaten in six World Cup matches against African opposition and without a loss in normal or extra time since the 2010 final against Spain, a streak spanning 15 games.Morocco finished second in Group C, drawing with Brazil before defeating Scotland and Haiti. The Atlas Lions aim to replicate their success from Qatar 2022, where they reached the semifinals. The winner here will meet either South Africa or Canada in Houston on July 4.ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 18 in pictures: Canada's late win over South Africa and the match's best momentsBrazil vs. Japan — Houston Stadium (1 p.m. ET)Germany vs. Paraguay — Boston Stadium (4:30 p.m. ET)Netherlands vs. Morocco — Monterrey Stadium (9:00 p.m. ET)How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in USChannels: FOX, Fox Sports 1, Telemundo, Universo, Fubo, YT TV and HuluStreaming: Fox One, Peacock, DirecTV, FuboHow to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 live in CanadaChannels/Streaming: TSN, CTV, and RDS